She knew what she was doing all right …
Me
Let me get this straight. You’re fucking telling me that you initiated this entire thing? In hopes that I’d meet someone?
Eden
And find happiness? Yes. Because you were seriously lacking it in all aspects of your life. So, I took it upon myself to change that—or at least see if I could change it—and it worked. Just like I’d thought it would. The idea had been on my mind for a while. I was just looking for the right time. You can thank me in your wedding speech.
TWENTY-TWO
Alivia
Me
I’m dreaming about pancakes and YOU.
Walker
You can keep the pancakes. You’re the only thing on my mind, and you haven’t left my mind since I dropped you off at your car.
Me
Please tell me you slept a little last night?
Walker
Three hours, I think. Not bad for me. You?
Me
About the same, maybe a tiny bit more. The chef at the assisted living facility called in sick this morning, so I got to make breakfast for the residents. That was an unexpected and super-exciting surprise. French toast on raisin challah and eggsBenedict.
Walker
Did you make the hollandaise sauce from scratch?
Me
I did. I didn’t even burn it, and—I’m not even going to lie—it came out perfect.
Walker
I’m so fucking proud of you. Bring me some leftovers. I want to see how you do breakfast.
Me
Ok.
Walker
Only a few more hours until I get to wrap my arms around you.
Me
At work?
Walker
